New York is the most populated city in the United States of America and the center of the New York Metropolitan area. The city is referred to as New York City or The City of New York , so as not to confuse it with the State of New York, of which it is a part. New York significantly impacts commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and entertainment. It is also home of the United Nations Headquarters and is an important center for international diplomacy. New York consists of five boroughs - The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. In 2011, the population reached 8,244,910. New York is the most densely populated major city in the United States. As many as 800 languages are spoken in New York, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world.

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New York is the ____________ populated city in the United States of America.